I Missed the Apple Event. I Don’t Regret It.

Posted on 11 Sep 2024 19:51 in Startups
by Siddharth Deshmukh

I missed the Apple Event—and guess what? I don’t regret it. Sure, there were new iPhones and slick updates, but the thrill of innovation? Not so much. Let’s talk about why playing it safe isn’t shaking things up anymore.


On angry customers

Posted on 24 Mar 2023 18:04 in Startups
by Siddharth Deshmukh

Angry customers are a valuable gift for businesses. Embrace conflict, filter out emotions, and extract valuable feedback to improve your offerings and win.


Silicon Valley Bank's Collapse: A Reminder of the Fragility of Bubble-Fueled Prosperity

Posted on 11 Mar 2023 12:05 in Startups
by Siddharth Deshmukh

The recent collapse of SVB serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of our global financial system. The lesson is clear: we must build to be resilient, investing in sustainable technologies, resilient communities, and a culture of adaptability.



Celebrating Cost-Consciousness

Posted on 24 Feb 2023 17:37 in Startups
by Siddharth Deshmukh

Being responsible with money is smart and cool. It shows we're thoughtful and intentional about resources, creating a sustainable, profitable business for the long haul.


Failing in business is no shame

Posted on 11 Aug 2019 17:45 in Startups
by Siddharth Deshmukh

When some entrepreneur takes his life due to professional reasons, it means we as a state and society failed to create a safe environment of exit. Failure is not shame or crime.


My 6 practical tips to try before you jump into entrepreneurship.

Posted on 15 Jun 2019 16:59 in Startups
by Siddharth Deshmukh

Is entrepreneurship right for me? Yes, if you try these, my self tested six simple (but important) things before you start your entrepreneurship journey.


5 Important advice to aspiring millennial entrepreneurs.

Posted on 05 Jun 2019 14:19 in Startups
by Siddharth Deshmukh

Today, many millennials move out of college and begin their entrepreneurial journey, pumped up with "Instagram" motivational quotes and reading stories of unicorns of the world.


These Top 3 Things Will Make Your Presentation Insanely Great Presentation

Posted on 20 Aug 2017 09:19 in Startups

This blog is about how to deliver an insanely great presentation in front of any audience.


Do The Things Differently, You Can Change The World

Posted on 28 Mar 2015 06:00 in Startups

At ShimBi Labs, sometimes we innovate but most of the time we do things differently with the hope to bring positive changes in the world around us.


Startups, Top 100 Questions Investors Will Ask You.

Posted on 15 Mar 2015 22:57 in Startups

By anticipating the questions that VC may ask you and preparing for the same with thoughtful and reasonable answers will increase the chances of your startup getting funded.


Innovation is Saying No to 1,000 Things.

Posted on 26 Feb 2015 06:00 in Startups

People need a good product with advanced capabilities and high usability, but you need to make that in a simple way. Customers love simplicity.